Blount County Commission

Message from the Chairman

Welcome to the Blount County Commission web page. It is our desire to provide the public and our citizens with useful information. On this web page you will find information concerning Commissioners, Boards and Committees, Commission Districts, calendars, meeting dates, previous meeting packets, archived meeting videos, and other information. If you need assistance or have any questions concerning any of the information provided on our web page, please contact the Blount County Commission Office at 865-273-5830.

As Chairman of the Blount County Board of Commissioners, and as County Commissioner representing the 4th District, I am thankful for the opportunity to serve the citizens of Blount County. All members of the Blount County Commission are happy to be of assistance to you. Please feel free to contact your County Commissioner if you have comments or need help with any issues concerning Blount County Government.

Thank you for visiting our web page.

Sincerely,

Jerome Moon, Chairman

Blount County Board of Commissioners

Blount County Commission Information

The Blount County Commission serves as the legislative branch of Blount County Government. Blount County is divided into 10 Commission districts, with a total of 21 Commissioners serving the 10 districts. County Commissioners are elected by the voters in their district for four-year terms in the August General Election coinciding with the election of the governor. After being qualified to hold office, members take office on the following September 1. Some of the general requirements for county commissioner include: he/she must be 18 years old and over, a citizen of the Unites States and Tennessee, and certain residency requirements must be met. The County Commission Chairman is elected annually by a majority of the Commissioners. The County Commission adopts an annual county budget, sets the county government property tax rate, makes certain appointments, and adopts ordinances and resolutions.

At least four regular meetings per year must be held. The Blount County Commission meets regularly on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in Room 430 at the Blount County Courthouse. The meetings are open to the public with opportunity provided for input from the public.